Phorest
Dublin salon and clinic software with online booking, point of sale, stock control and automated marketing, sold on quote
Quick Overview
| Company | Ndevor Systems Limited (trading as Phorest) |
|---|---|
| Category | Salon Booking Software |
| Headquarters | Dublin, Ireland |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Ireland (EU) |
| Data Location | EU data held within the EU on Amazon Web Services (Phorest privacy notice) |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Online booking with deposits, email and SMS reminders, client cards, loyalty programme, memberships, staff rostering, point of sale, stock management, automated marketing campaigns, PhorestPay terminals |
| Pricing | Starter, Grow, Ultimate and Elite plans, all quoted on request (see vendor website) |
| Best For | Salons and aesthetic clinics with three or more staff that want marketing and till in one system |
| Replaces | Vagaro, Mindbody, Fresha |
Detailed Review
Phorest is built for salons, barbershops, spas and medi-aesthetic clinics, and its plan page describes the offer as suited to businesses with three or more staff. Every plan lists unlimited devices and unlimited staff, so the price depends on the plan tier and add-ons rather than on head count.
The terms of service name Ndevor Systems Limited, registered at Strand Street Great in Dublin and trading as Phorest. The privacy notice states that data of people located in the EU is held within the EU and stored on the Amazon Web Services cloud.
Booking, till and stock
The Starter plan lists scheduling and online booking with deposits, automated email and SMS reminders, client cards, video consultations, staff rostering, a point-of-sale system with stored-card checkout, SMS and email payment links and stock management.
Higher plans add more: the Grow plan lists review and referral tools and pre-send consultation forms, Ultimate lists a branded booking app for iOS and Android, and Elite lists two-way SMS, lead management and an ads manager.
Marketing focus
Phorest's own about page says it is known for salon marketing tools, and the plan page lists set-and-forget automated campaigns from the Starter plan. A salon that wants rebooking and retention messages handled by the software gets more here than in a plain diary.
Quote-only pricing
No prices are published. Every plan on the pricing page ends in a request for a quote, so the cost per month, terminal fees and SMS rates have to be asked for before you can compare Phorest with tools that list their prices.
Limitations to Consider
Prices are not published, so you cannot compare cost before a sales conversation. The plans are described as suited to salons with three or more staff, which makes it a heavier fit for a solo stylist. There is no consumer marketplace listed on the pages checked, so new clients have to come from your own marketing.
Who Should Use Phorest
Multi-chair salons and aesthetic clinics that want booking, till, stock and automated marketing from one Irish vendor.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Booking, POS, stock and marketing in one system
- EU data held within the EU
- Unlimited staff and devices on every plan
- Branded booking app on higher plans
- Irish contracting entity
Cons
- No published prices
- Aimed at salons with 3+ staff
- No consumer marketplace listed
- Premium features sit in upper plans
Alternatives to Phorest
Other European salon booking software worth comparing before you decide:
Fresha
United Kingdom · London salon software with published euro prices and a client marketplace
Salonized
Netherlands · Amsterdam salon agenda with online booking, sales and a Treatwell link
Shore
Germany · Munich booking, till and customer marketing for hairdressers and studios
Planity
France · Paris salon booking marketplace with calendar and client files
See all European salon booking software or compare them directly against Vagaro on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Each plan on the pricing page leads to a request for a quote, so the monthly cost has to be requested from Phorest.
Its privacy notice states that data of people located in the EU is held within the EU and stored on Amazon Web Services.
The plan page describes the plans as suited to salons and clinics with three or more staff, so a solo stylist may find a lighter tool such as Reservio or Fresha a closer fit.